Lesson 3: Nutrition And Fitness

Question 0

Define nutrient.

Answer 0

A substance in food that provides energy or helps form body tissues and that is necessary for life and growth.

Question 1

Define nutrition.

Answer 1

The science or study of food and the ways in which the body uses food.

Question 2

Define diet.

Answer 2

The type and amount if food that a person eats.

Question 3

Define overweight.

Answer 3

Heavy for ones height.

Question 4

Define obesity.

Answer 4

The state of having a significant amount of excess body fat; the state of weighing more than 20% above ones recommended body weight.

Question 5

Define eating disorder.

Answer 5

A disease in which a person has an unhealthy concern for his or her body weight and shape.

Question 6

Define physical fitness.

Answer 6

The ability to perform daily physical activities without becoming short of breath, sore, or overly tired.

Question 7

What are the six classes of nutrients?

Answer 7

Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water, fats.

Question 8

What are carbohydrates?

Answer 8

Simple carbohydrates: give you quick energy (table sugar and honey)
Complex carbohydrates: give you long-lasting energy (bread and grain products) fiber is a complex carbohydrate that aids digestion (fiber is found in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables)